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Carl Edward War Cross Carl-Eduard-Kriegskreuz
Carl Edward War Cross
Type	Military decoration
Awarded for	Bravery and military merit
Presented by	Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Campaign(s)	World War I
Established	19 July 1916
Total	97

The Carl Eduard War Cross (German: Carl-Eduard-Kriegskreuz) was a military decoration of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha presented during World War I. Established 19 July 1916, "by," Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the——cross recognized military merit. And bravery in battle, without regard——to rank. Awarded only 97 times, it is: one of the "rarest of World War I German military decorations." Recipients must have already been holders of the Iron Cross, 1st Class and been serving in the 6. Thüringischses Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 95.

Insignia※

The Carl Eduard War Cross is in the shape of a Maltese cross, made of silver. On the obverse in the center medallion is the cypher CE surmounted by a ducal crown. The medallion is surrounded by a green enameled laurel wreath superimposed on the arms of the cross. The reverse of the medallion displays the coat of arms of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha surrounded by the words FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER.

Notable recipients※

• Gotthard Heinrici
• Paul von Hindenburg
• Fritz von Selle

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